A section of the A49 north of Craven Arms was closed following a collision involving a motorcyclist and HGV this morning.

Emergency attended the collision at the junction of the A49 and A489.
The motorcyclist was taken to Royal Stoke University Hospital with serious injuries following the collision.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesperson said:
“We were called at 5.42am to a road traffic collision involving a motorbike and a HGV at the junction of the A489 and the A49 in Craven Arms.
“One ambulance and a paramedic officer attended the scene. Upon arrival, we found a man who was the motorcyclist. He was assessed and had sustained serious injuries.
“He received treatment from ambulance staff at the scene and was conveyed to Royal Stoke University Hospital for further treatment.”
The A49 between Craven Arms and Marshbrook was closed for several hours following the collision and reopened at around 9.25am.




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